Lakers general manager Rob Pelinka talked on Thursday about supporting and maximizing LeBron James, and he sounded as if he expects James to stay.

LeBron James hasn't won a title since 2020. The leading scorer in NBA history said after the Lakers were eliminated by the Timberwolves that this season was a disappointment since he didn't reach the Finals.

JJ Redick already says the Los Angeles Lakers need to be in better shape next season after the coach watched his team fade in its first-round series against the Minnesota Timberwolves.

After a wild NBA season that saw the Los Angeles Lakers start slow, add Luka Dončić and eventually surge to 50 wins and the West's third seed, they were eliminated by the Minnesota Timberwolves on Wednesday. Behind a monster 27-point, 24-rebound performance from Rudy Gobert, Minnesota won 103-96 on the road to end the series in just five games.

The Los Angeles Lakers are officially out of the 2025 NBA Playoffs. On Wednesday night, Los Angeles dropped a 103-96 decision to the Minnesota Timberwolves in Game 5 at Crypto.com Arena.

The Lakers must decide how to move forward with Luka Doncic as their new centerpiece after a surprising playoff loss.